To table an amendment to H.R. 4864, the amendment provides for a duty on cut nails and spikes of iron or steel of 7/10 of one cent per pound instead of 22 1/2%

On May 25, 1894, the Senate voted 30–19 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–0, Republicans 0–19, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 45
Date: May 25, 1894

By party

Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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